Cost of Living Comparison Between Vancouver and Ottawa 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Ottawa is 4.2% lower than in Vancouver (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Ottawa is 15.7% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Rent Prices in Ottawa are 33.0% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Restaurant Prices in Ottawa are 4.0% higher than in Vancouver | |
| Groceries Prices in Ottawa are 13.5% lower than in Vancouver | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Ottawa is 12.0% higher than in Vancouver | |
Restaurants | Vancouver Edit |
Ottawa Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 C$ | 28.00 C$ | +12.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 120.00 C$ | 120.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 15.00 C$ | 14.75 C$ | -1.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 8.00 C$ | 8.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 9.00 C$ | 9.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.42 C$ | 5.27 C$ | -2.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.94 C$ | 3.27 C$ | +11.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.61 C$ | 2.22 C$ | -14.9 % |
Markets | Vancouver Edit |
Ottawa Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 11.33 C$ | 11.59 C$ | +2.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.81 C$ | 3.46 C$ | -9.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.73 C$ | 2.48 C$ | -9.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 5.61 C$ | 4.32 C$ | -23.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 8.22 C$ | 9.06 C$ | +10.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 9.61 C$ | 7.59 C$ | -21.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 11.16 C$ | 8.52 C$ | -23.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.80 C$ | 2.59 C$ | -7.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.83 C$ | 0.80 C$ | -3.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.39 C$ | 1.88 C$ | -21.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.96 C$ | 2.45 C$ | -17.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.01 C$ | 1.70 C$ | -15.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.72 C$ | 1.73 C$ | +0.3 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.57 C$ | 3.11 C$ | -13.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.70 C$ | 2.28 C$ | -15.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 20.00 C$ | 20.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.61 C$ | 3.51 C$ | -23.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.62 C$ | 3.56 C$ | -23.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 20.07 C$ | 17.00 C$ | -15.3 % |
Transportation | Vancouver Edit |
Ottawa Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.15 C$ | 3.79 C$ | +20.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 140.00 C$ | 128.62 C$ | -8.1 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.88 C$ | 4.12 C$ | +6.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.45 C$ | 4.46 C$ | +29.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 36.29 C$ | 45.00 C$ | +24.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.44 C$ | 5.73 C$ | -23.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,978.00 C$ | 33,978.00 C$ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,345.04 C$ | 26,613.70 C$ | -6.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Vancouver Edit |
Ottawa Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 147.45 C$ | 244.12 C$ | +65.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 64.49 C$ | 56.23 C$ | -12.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 79.18 C$ | 73.23 C$ | -7.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Vancouver Edit |
Ottawa Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 55.63 C$ | 66.02 C$ | +18.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 15.84 C$ | 26.89 C$ | +69.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 18.00 C$ | 15.00 C$ | -16.7 % |
Childcare | Vancouver Edit |
Ottawa Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,550.00 C$ | 1,421.43 C$ | -8.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 20,100.00 C$ | 28,580.76 C$ | +42.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Vancouver Edit |
Ottawa Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 85.54 C$ | 81.99 C$ | -4.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 58.00 C$ | 65.92 C$ | +13.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 136.08 C$ | 142.40 C$ | +4.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 168.58 C$ | 154.37 C$ | -8.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Vancouver Edit |
Ottawa Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,798.14 C$ | 1,946.88 C$ | -30.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 2,287.02 C$ | 1,790.46 C$ | -21.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 5,047.42 C$ | 3,108.50 C$ | -38.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,838.17 C$ | 2,509.39 C$ | -34.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Vancouver Edit |
Ottawa Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,455.23 C$ | 656.66 C$ | -54.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 930.14 C$ | 600.17 C$ | -35.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Vancouver Edit |
Ottawa Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,406.20 C$ | 4,162.77 C$ | -5.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.54 | 6.53 | -0.0 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 548 | 203 |
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| Cost of Living in North Bay | 221.58 miles |